As Catholic and secular leaders are working towards peace in the country of Venezuela following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans living in New York City are concerned that there is no clear path forward back home.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered the end of solitary confinement in city jails. Some faith leaders believe it’s a step toward preserving human dignity, but critics warn it could fuel more violence in facilities.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed a new shepherd of Rochester, New York – and he’s a New York City native.